Do you have great business ideas, but don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed about the amount of information that is thrown into business training programs? Are you thinking about starting or expanding your business, but need to apply for funding or a loan?
The Native Business Canvas is a business planning tool that breaks down a traditional business plan into nine manageable business concepts. The Native Business Canvas is culturally-adapted customization of an industry accepted template, used by companies like Microsoft, PepsiCo, and USBank.
We utilize a train-the-trainer model to help tribal programs / non-profits empower their own people. Trainers will be taught by a certified teacher in Indigenous methodology to teach the Native Business Canvas curriculum in their communities. We customize this training to fit your community's needs and your region's/tribe's business license requirements.
This strategy is the foundation of our goal to help Indian Country grow their own businesses. You know your people best.
Our team is a group of dedicated professionals who strive to serve small businesses in Indian Country. We believe in the importance of empowering communities to support their small businesses. By bringing together a group of experienced entrepreneurs and teacher, we are able to craft a unique, culturally customized business planning tool & curriculum.
Director of Curriculum Development
Spokane Tribe, Pauquachin First Nation
Leah is an accomplished educator in secondary and higher education. As a certified teacher, she specializes in Indigenous pedagogy and methodology. Leah holds a Masters in Teaching from Gonzaga University in Washington State.
She has taught at a K-12 tribal school & higher education, where she honed her expertise and dedication to fostering inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum & learning environments.
EMAIL: leah@sisterskyinc.com
Founding Partner of Sister Sky Inc.
Spokane Tribe, Pauquachin First Nation
Marina has overseen the development of the Native Business Canvas; and brings her 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner.
She has overseen multiple projects for the Small Business Administration to increase the number of Native entrepreneurs in the United States.
EMAIL: marina@sisterskyinc.com
Founding Partner of Sister Sky Inc.
Spokane Tribe, Pauquachin First Nation
Monica is passionate about growing Native small businesses, and knows that the Native Business Canvas will help entrepreneurs at any stage in their journey.
She brings her 25 years of experience as a small business owner to this work.
EMAIL: monica@sisterskyinc.com
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